17. "Seeing (_a_) that the object pursued by all Peace Societies is the establishment of juridical order between nations; (_b_) that neutralization by international treaties constitutes a step toward this juridical state, and lessens the number of districts in which war can be carried on; the Congress recommends a larger extension of the rule of neutralization, and expresses the wish: (_a_) that all treaties which at present assure to a certain state the benefit of neutrality remain in force, or, if necessary, be amended in a manner to render the neutrality more effective, either by extending neutralization to the whole of the state, of which a part only may be neutralized, or by ordering the demolition of fortresses which constitute rather a peril than a guarantee of neutrality; (_b_) that new treaties, provided they are in harmony with the wishes of the population, be concluded for the establishment of the neutralization of other states. 18. "The Sub-Committee of the Congress recommends: "I. That the next Congress be held immediately before or immediately after the next session of the Inter-Parliamentary Conference, and at the same place. "II. That the question of an international Peace Emblem be postponed _sine die_. "III. The adoption of the following resolution: "(_a_) Resolved, that we express our satisfaction at the formal and official overtures of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, addressed to the highest representatives of each church organization in Christendom, inviting the same to unite with itself in a general conference, the object of which shall be to promote the substitution of international arbitration for war; (_b_) that this Congress, assembled in London from the 14th to the 19th July, desires to express its profound reverence for the memory of Aurelio Saffi, the great Italian jurist, a member of the Committee of the International League of Peace and Liberty. "IV. That the Memorial to the various Heads of Civilized States, adopted by this Congress and signed by the President, should so far as practicable be presented to each power, by an influential deputation. "V. That the Organization Committee be empowered to make the needful verbal emendations in the papers and resolutions presented. "VI. That the following resolutions be adopted: